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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1936

Page

6

Stanford Gives SMU Dose of Own Medicine in Rose Bowl

Stanford Indians upset SMU 7 to 0 in the Rose Bowl, using a early 22 yard pass to set up the lone score as Stanford’s defense contained SMU’s aerial game. Bobby Grayson and Bones Hamilton powered the run to the goal line, with James Menkee adding the extra point.

Stanford Smu Texas Christian Louisiana State Tigers Paul Zimmerman Associated Press Pasadena Ocalif Stanford Indians Halters Mustangs Southern Methodist Matty Bell Bill Paulman Jimmy Coffis Indians Coffis Bobby Grayson Bones Hamilton Paulanan James Menkee Western State Bell Peruna Southwest Alabama

Stanford Triumph Over SMU Ends in Wild Gratitude

Stanford defeated Southern Methodist in a hard fought game marked by six interceptions and notable backfield theatrics. Bobby Wilson sparked Stanford with a 10 yard pass to Harry Shuford while Mace Stewart and Bob Finley combined on key returns. A late rally by Stanford sealed the win as fans rushed the turf after the final gun.

Wilson Harry Shuford Stanford Shuford Mace Stewart Bob Finley Southern Methodist Paulman Texans Coffis Moscrip Indians Columbia Alabama Stanford Rooters Atragrwig

Burglary in a race for pants at Oklahoma meet

Earl Herron of Oklahoma A and M could not outrun a burglar who snatched his trousers and six dollars during a race. Herron wore pajamas and no shoes. The quick thief sprinted away, leaving Herron in his sleepwear.

Oklahoma City Jan Earl Herron Oklahoma A. & M. College Herron

No Favorites For Tickets

A collection of sports notes and quick items from January in New York and beyond. Includes profiles of club presidents moving to higher posts, Dixie Walker’s league home runs, Rose Bowl ticket disputes invoking Hoover, air travel ideas for National League teams, and brief remarks on boxing and college games.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Columbus Club American Association Larry McPhail Cincinnati Reds George Trautman Dixie Walker Texas Fritz Crisler Princeton Dartmouth Tigers Hoover Ford Frick Madison Square Garden Frank Frick Jimmy Breadock Plaza Mike Jacobs Miami Havana Abe Feldman Joe Louis Detroit Louis

Commencement Exercises Slated at Hazelwood High School

Hazelwood High will hold commencement Sunday evening with Rev. Chitwood of Hartselle delivering the message. Class night on Thursday January 9, Roy Key presiding. Friday night graduates’ exercises with Dr. C. M. Donnelly from University of Alabama Extension Service giving the baccalaureate. Lois White to give valedictory. Roy Key to give salutatory. All events start 7 p.m. Public invited.

Hazelwood High School Chitwood of Hartselle Roy Key C. M. Donnelly Extension Service University of Alabama Lois White

Fictional Hero Puzzle Clues and Answers Pack

A dense word puzzle list with horizontal and vertical clues. Includes references to chivalric heroes, plants, measurements, names, and various definitions. Answers align to crosswords style entries like genus herbal, bronze, and dialect terms.

East Triumphs Over West in Charity Bow Football

Nearly 60 000 fans watched the East defeat the West 19 to 3 in a charity gridiron contest. Eastern stars produced a decisive fourth quarter surge after the West finally kicked a field goal, with touchdowns sparked by Ed Smith NYU and Gomer Jones Ohio State among others, ending with the East holding the ball 23 yards from goal as time ran out.

Hospital East West Mississippi Westerners Easterners Russ Letlow University of San Francisco Dick Heekin Ohio State Dick Smith John Sylvester Rice Institute Warriors Mississippi River Charlie Wasicek Colgate Bill Lam Colorado Wasicek Ed Smith New York University Paul Pauk Princeton Don Irwin Irwin Bill Wallace Trwin Wallace Gomer Jones

Make Up Your Mind Lottie Agony Ad Shocks KC

A Kansas City agony advertisement from January 2 quotes a note urging John to go to general delivery and then to Buffalo if possible addressed to Lottie. The fragment hints at a personal urgency or dilemma without further context.

Kansas City John Buffalo Lottie

Ole Miss Falls Short In Orange Bowl 20 19 To Miami

Miami and Ole Miss staged a close Orange Bowl battle as Catholic University took an early lead before Ole Miss rallied. The Cardinals scored first on a 53 yard run with a fake and a pass, then added a 20 yard score before halftime. Mississippi closed the gap with a 68 yard run by Ned Peters and a late rally including two Pom passes and Richardson’s field goal. Mississippi out gained Catholic 12 to 4 in first downs and sought a late push that fell just short.

Miami Pia M ‘S Catholic University Washington Draganis Damaitis Mulligan Cardinal Sr Tee Aed Anne Foley Ned Peters Dave Bernard Ole Miss Rydzewski Makioske Mississippi Ray Hapes Bernard Baumstein Poole Richardson Catholic

Donor of Golf Cup Samuel Ryder Dies in London

Samuel Ryder, 77, donor of the Ryder Golf Cup for US England professional matches, died suddenly in a London hotel from pneumonia while visiting for Christmas. He presented the trophy in 1926 at St Albans, calling for annual duel between American and British pros.

London Samuel Ryder United States England Ryder St. Albans Eng Great Britain

Rain dampens New Year dust bowl charity game in Dodge City

In Dodge City Kansas on January 2 the planned New Year dust bowl charity football game was canceled due to rain. Wheat farmers decided the rain would better aid the needy than proceeding with the charity event.

Dodge City Kas

Dusek Set For Heavyweight Crown In Pittsburgh Bid

By Harry Grayson Ernie Dusek laces up for a Pittsburgh title clash as the Duseks back him for the world heavyweight crown. O'Mahony’s dethronement may come before March return to Ireland. Rudy Dusek retires from competition to manage Ernie, with brothers Walter Emil Joey to appear in prelims as the Duseks plan a world tour.

Dusek O'Mahony Rudy Duseks Ernie Rudy. Dusek Jack Curley Joe (Toots) Mondt New York Paul Bowser Boston Tom Packs St. Louis Ray Fabiani Philadelphia Ed White Chicago Everette Marshall Colorado O’mahony Emil Joey Walter Ernie Dusek Pittsburgh

Auburn Cage Men Hopeful For 1936 Opener In Gym

Alabama Polytechnic Institute basketball team, coming off a Christmas break, prepares for a home opener against Pepperell Dragons of Opelika in Alumni Gymnasium on Thursday at 7 30 p m They also schedule games with Russell Mills of Alexander City and LaGrange Y M C A Auburn bars feature Rex McKissick Woodrow Barnes Hugh Rodgers and Joe Bob Mitchell in new lineup as they aim for an early Southeastern Conference run and a victory over Vanderbilt January 9 in Nashville

Auburn Ala Clemson Alabama Poly Pepperell Dragons Opelika Alumni Gymnasium Russell Mills Alexander City LaGrange Y. M. C. A Vanderbilt Nashville Sewanee Vandy Montgomery Tuesmead Geo Eae Tigers Plainsmen Pepperell Russell la Grange Dragons Woodrow Barnes Rex McKissick Hugh Rodgers Joel Eaves South Joe Bob Mitchell

Sports Mirror highlights from past years and notable figures

Today a year ago Bill Bonthron, former Princeton miler, received the 1934 Sullivan memorial medal for athletic prowess and sportsmanship. Three years ago William Kid Gleason, longtime major league figure, died at 67. Five years ago Max Schmeling and Young Stribling agreed to a Chicago bout.

The Associated Press Bill Bonthron Princeton Sullivan Memorial William Kid) Gleason Max Schmeling Young Stribling Chicago

Ends carry Stanford past SMU in Rose Bowl clash

Alvin McMillan praised Stanford ends Monk Moscrip and Keith Topping as the deciding factors in a 7-0 victory over Southern Methodist. He noted SMU failed to get their receivers free as Stanford, with several players from last year’s Rose Bowl, played with fierce, determined style despite criticism after Alabama’s win.

Pasadena Calif Alvin Bo) McMillan Stanford Southern Methodist Monk Moscrip Keith Topping McMi Indiana Matty Bell Texas M. U McMillan Mustangs Alabama

Rose Bowl charm ends jinx for Stanford after SMU win

Pasadena reports Stanford finally breaks the Rose Bowl jinx with a 7-0 victory over Southern Methodist. The story notes Stanford’s prior two losses in Rose Bowl games and frames the win as the long-awaited third attempt delivering success while referencing superstition and the calendar setting of Jam. 2.

Pasadena Calif Stanford Southern Methodist

Sugar Bowl Thriller Ends 3-2 in Rainy Test of Power

Louisiana State University and Texas Christian University battled in a soggy Sugar Bowl game that produced a 3-2 verdict. Weather muted offenses, with both teams struggling to score as field conditions favored defense. Coaches from both sides touted the effort and noted the impact of the slippery turf on the game’s dynamics.

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